I am new to Linux and have installed Ubuntu6.10 from a magazine.
Where can I find a sofrware modem suitable for Ubuntu.

My motherboard is an asrockK7NF2 - north bridge nVidia nForce 2 Ultra 400,
Southbridge MCP_raid.

And how do I install it without getting a nessage saying You do not have permission.

thanks

We need a little more information (hd size) (memory). Is there an operating system now and if so which one? As far as the soft modem goes "Smart Link" is the only one I have had success with using the free driver that's available. linmodems has drivers for a lot of them but you will have to buy the ones to give you 56k. If you haven't bought one yet I recommend a external serial modem. You won't need any drivers for these except for Windows OSs.

I basically agree with Larry, but here's a bit more: If you MUST have an internal PCI modem, be absolutely sure to get an HCF modem, and NOT an HSF modem. The difference is that the HSF modems are true *softmodems* ie, made for Winblowz and an extreme pain in the butt for Linux. The HCF units atleast have their own controller onboard, so they aren't totally bad.
Currently, I have/use an Intel 536ep 56k PCI modem, and it has loads of current drivers out there for both 2.4 and 2.6 linux kernels; they are free, and not crippled like some of the ones from Connexant & Win/Linmodems.org, and the modem works just fine.

Newer computers like mine do not have serial ports (thing of the past). Pci modems have allot of support at present, but only Lucent Win modem with mars chip set can be installed on Linux 64bit (the operating system of the future). If you have a 32bit processor and want a pci modem, look towards Intel 536EP, 537EP, ESS, PCtel, Rockwell, and the one you listed for free drivers and full speed. Installing them, you should visit http://linmodems.org
To have a modem that may be more versatile, (good for next computer also), go to a USB modem. Because you only hear about the ones people have problems with, it is hard to say which make and model is best.

A quick check of motherboard model does have a serial (com1) out. As mentioned above,an external serial modem is the simplest way to go. There are several models to choose from, but just make sure the modem has its own on board controller.

Thanks. the o/s is obuntu 6.10 40gb hd 1gb memory

Thanks for your help. Linux is certainly a challenge

Thanaks for your help.

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